And a great homesickness, and longing for a change of any kind, came over them. And a wail of despair went up from the Ark. And the roof leaked. And all was gloom.
And life became a burden to the Noah family.
20. STRAINED RELATIONS
And then patience and good temper deserted the Ark.
And the animals fretted and quarreled, and there was riot and disorder, and furious battle.
And Noah’s task grew ever harder, and his load heavier to bear.
21. THE RAVEN IS SENT OUT
Now Noah became desperate, and something had to be done; so he sent off a raven to bring tidings from the outer world.